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Which term describes a drop in systolic pressure of $\ge$ 20 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure $\ge$ 10 mm Hg after changing from a sitting to a standing position? Select one: O a. auscultatory gap O b. coarctation of the aorta O c. orthostatic hypotension O d. diurnal rhythm

          Which term describes a drop in systolic pressure of $\ge$ 20 mm Hg or diastolic blood
pressure $\ge$ 10 mm Hg after changing from a sitting to a standing position?
Select one:
O a. auscultatory gap
O b. coarctation of the aorta
O c. orthostatic hypotension
O d. diurnal rhythm

Which term describes a drop in systolic pressure of ≥ 20 mm Hg or diastolic blood
pressure ≥ 10 mm Hg after changing from a sitting to a standing position?
Select one:
O a. auscultatory gap
O b. coarctation of the aorta
O c. orthostatic hypotension
O d. diurnal rhythm

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09/06/2023

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Step 1: A drop in systolic pressure of >=20mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >=10mmHg after changing from a sitting to a standing position is known as orthostatic hypotension. Show more…

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Which term describes a drop in systolic pressure of >=20mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >=10mmHg after changing from a sitting to a standing position? Select one: a. auscultatory gap b. coarctation of the aorta c. orthostatic hypotension d. diurnal rhythm Which term describes a drop in systolic pressure of 20 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure 10 mm Hg after changing from a sitting to a standing position? Select one: O a.auscultatory gap O b. coarctation of the aorta O c. orthostatic hypotension O d.diurnal rhythm